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Panettone Bread Pudding

Published: Dec 24, 2014 · Modified: Nov 14, 2024 by Olga · This post may contain affiliate links

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This Panettone Bread Pudding is the perfect make-ahead holiday breakfast. With a rich, custardy texture and a decadent rum syrup, it's an easy and delicious way to start Christmas morning without the stress.

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If you're like most people during the holidays, you’ve probably got a million things on your to-do list. Between last-minute gift wrapping, finishing up meal prep, and juggling all the festivities, who has time to cook a big, elaborate breakfast on Christmas morning? That’s where this Panettone Bread Pudding comes in—an easy, make-ahead breakfast that lets you enjoy the holiday without spending hours in the kitchen.

Panettone, with its rich, sweet flavor and airy texture, is the perfect base for a decadent bread pudding. The best part? You can prep it the night before, so on Christmas morning, all you need to do is pop it in the oven and enjoy some time with family, open presents, or even sleep in a little longer. No need to rush around while trying to make a big breakfast—this dish is ready to go with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Bread pudding itself is a classic comfort food with a rich, custardy texture that’s a little like a cross between French toast and crème brûlée. With panettone as the star ingredient, this version is extra special, packed with flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. Plus, the rum syrup drizzled on top is seriously irresistible—you’ll be tempted to drizzle it over everything!

Ingredients:

Bread Pudding:

1 loaf of panettone bread (you can also use challah bread) 14-18 oz.

5 cups half n half (half whole milk, half cream)

8 egg yolks

½ cup granulated sugar

1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 Tablespoons butter, melted (1 to brush the baking pan, 2 to brush on top of the pudding)

Syrup:

⅔ cup heavy cream

⅓ - ½ cup brown sugar

2 Tablespoons butter

¼ teaspoon salt

½ - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1-2 Tablespoons rum

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make Panettone Bread Pudding

I usually use Challah bread for bread pudding, which is a buttery egg bread, but right before Christmas, Panettone is something that is very commonly seen in stores and is a great choice. It's an Italian sweet bread that has a similar texture to challah, since it's also buttery and eggy, but it's also studded with raisins and candied orange and lemon zest. There are lots of different varieties out there. Panettone Bread Pudding-1-23

If you're using simple Challah bread, you can also add dry fruit to the bread pudding, as well as nuts, chocolate chips, candied citrus peel, etc.

Panettone Bread Pudding-1-24Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cut the bread into ¾ - 1 inch cubes. Divide the bread between two rimmed baking sheets. Panettone Bread Pudding-1-22Bake the bread cubes in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through and tossing the cubes. Take out of the oven and set aside.

It's important to use dry bread for bread pudding, so that it soaks up the custard well.

Brush a 13 x 9 inch rimmed baking dish with 1 Tablespoon of melted butter. Place the dried out bread cubes in the baking pan.

Panettone Bread Pudding-1-20In a large bowl, whisk the half n half, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla extract until evenly combined. Panettone Bread Pudding-1-21Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Panettone Bread Pudding-1-19Brush the top of the bread cubes with the remaining 2 Tablespoons of melted butter. You can bake the bread pudding after letting it soak for about 30 minutes, or cover it up and refrigerate it overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If you stored the bread pudding in the refrigerator, bring it to room temperature for about 30 minutes before placing it into a hot oven.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-55 minutes. The center of the bread pudding should be 170-180 degrees. Let the bread pudding stand for about 10-15 minutes before serving.

Panettone Bread Pudding-1-18For the syrup, combine all the ingredients except the rum and vanilla extract in a small heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking to combine. Turn off the heat and add the rum and vanilla extract. This recipe yields about 1 ¼ cup of syrup.Panettone Bread Pudding-1-17Serve with the bread pudding.

This syrup is great served with pancakes, French Toast, crepes, waffles or ice cream. You can even make it ahead of time and then simply reheat before serving. It stores well in the refrigerator. Panettone Bread Pudding-1-15

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Panettone Bread Pudding With a Creamy Rum Syrup

Olga Klyuchits
This Panettone Bread Pudding is the perfect make-ahead holiday breakfast. With a rich, custardy texture and a decadent rum syrup, it's an easy and delicious way to start Christmas morning without the stress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding:

  • 1 loaf of panettone bread you can also use challah bread 14-18 oz.
  • 5 cups half n half half whole milk, half cream
  • 8 egg yolks
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 Tablespoons butter melted (1 to brush the baking pan, 2 to brush on top of the pudding)

Syrup:

  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ - ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1-2 Tablespoons rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut the bread into ¾ - 1 inch cubes. Divide the bread between two rimmed baking sheets. Panettone Bread Pudding-1-22Bake the bread cubes in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through and tossing the cubes. Take out of the oven and set aside.
  • It's important to use dry bread for bread pudding, so that it soaks up the custard well.
  • Brush a 13 x 9 inch rimmed baking dish with 1 Tablespoon of melted butter. Place the dried out bread cubes in the baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the half n half, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla extract until evenly combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes.
  • Brush the top of the bread cubes with the remaining 2 Tablespoons of melted butter. You can bake the bread pudding after letting it soak for about 30 minutes, or cover it up and refrigerate it overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If you stored the bread pudding in the refrigerator, bring it to room temperature for about 30 minutes before placing it into a hot oven.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-55 minutes. The center of the bread pudding should be 170-180 degrees. Let the bread pudding stand for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • For the syrup, combine all the ingredients except the rum and vanilla extract in a small heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking to combine.
  • Turn off the heat and add the rum and vanilla extract. Serve with the bread pudding. This syrup is great served with pancakes, French Toast, crepes, waffles or ice cream. You can even make it ahead of time and then simply reheat before serving. It stores well in the refrigerator.

Notes

I usually use Challah bread for bread pudding, which is a buttery egg bread, but right before Christmas, Panettone is something that is very commonly seen in stores and is a great choice. It's an Italian sweet bread that has a similar texture to challah, since it's also buttery and eggy, but it's also studded with raisins and candied orange and lemon zest. There are lots of different varieties out there.
If you're using simple Challah bread, you can also add dry fruit to the bread pudding, as well as nuts, chocolate chips, candied citrus peel, etc.

 

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Comments

  1. Carol says

    November 26, 2022 at 8:44 am

    i am just thrilled to find this recipe! I always buy pannetone bread around Christmas and eat some and then find more several months later left in freezer! ALWAYS!
    I just love this bread but make the mistake of over buying and these loaves take up a fair amount of valuable space in the freezer. I am going to print and save this recipe for those months ahead when I am sure to have this wonderful problem! You always make me wonder why such things just never occured to me!

    Reply
  2. Tanya says

    March 28, 2016 at 1:01 am

    That looks so good! I have a request. If you happen to have a panettone bread recipe, please share. I love your recipes the most when it comes to sweets and trust you the most. Or maybe a paska.

    Reply
  3. Misha says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:16 am

    For this recipe, does it matter if bread is fresh or stale?

    I'm enjoying your blog exptremely much. Thank you for taking care to write with such detail. Pictures are nice as well, they are very convincing!

    Reply
    • olgak7 says

      August 31, 2015 at 12:08 am

      You can use both, Misha. Just as long as the bread doesn't taste moldy.
      Thank you for leaving such a sweet comment. I'm so happy to hear that you are enjoying the blog.

      Reply
  4. natasha says

    January 24, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    I am a Big fan of Bread Pudding! Made this yesterday for dinner and totally loved it!
    This recipe makes a big portion but my kids finished it up today for breakfast. Thank you for sharing the recipe 😉

    Reply
    • olgak7 says

      January 26, 2015 at 11:23 am

      The portion IS quite large:). If I make it for just Sergi and myself, I make a much smaller portion, but it does reheat well.

      Reply
  5. Alena says

    December 29, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    yummm! looks soo good:) I'll have to give it a try, perfect for easter when we have paska left 🙂 he he
    question for you: whats your best rum to soak cakes? Im not sure which one to buy and have it, for whenever I need it...thnx for ur help:)

    Reply
    • olgak7 says

      December 30, 2014 at 1:12 pm

      Absolutely! Paska would be perfect in this recipe too.
      I buy the Bacardi Gold brand rum, but that's what we have available in our area. Ask the salesperson in your local liquor store.

      Reply
      • Alena says

        December 30, 2014 at 2:07 pm

        will do:) thnx Olga and Happy new Years to you guys, looking forward to meet your baby and more recipes on the way:) God Bless your family for all your hard work:)

        Reply
  6. Valya @ Valya' s Taste of Home says

    December 24, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Wishing you every happiness this Christmas and throughout the year. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • olgak7 says

      December 24, 2014 at 2:49 pm

      Thank you, Valya. Merry Christmas to you and your family too.

      Reply

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